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Norma Francis

Petersburg, VA 23805 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Norma Francis

Norma Francis is a licensed home daycare in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Norma Francis

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110408
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Repeat Violation: Records of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills shall be maintained for one year. During the inspection, the caregiver stated emergency drills had been completed but not documented.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Repeat Violation: The program is required to submit and implement a plan to test potable water for lead to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). On 09/24/2026, the caregiver stated the potable water testing for lead had not been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. 'Child #2, 22 months old, last documented immunization was over 12 months ago.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record of Child #2 did not contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for two months.”
  2. Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-D

      “Records of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills shall be maintained for one year. During the inspection, the caregiver stated emergency drills had been completed but not documented.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit and implement a plan to test potable water for lead to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). On 04/21/2026, the caregiver stated the potable water testing for lead had not been completed.”
  3. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. The vendor did not maintain a record of the lockdown drill.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required to annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. This training shall be related to child safety, child development, health and safety in the family day home environment, and any required department sponsored training. The Caregiver had not completed the department sponsored annual training.”
  6. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. The vendor did not maintain a record of the lockdown drill.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required to annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. This training shall be related to child safety, child development, health and safety in the family day home environment, and any required department sponsored training. The Caregiver had not completed the department sponsored annual training.”
  7. Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on a review of the emergency response drills and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to practice lock down drills annually. Evidence: There was no documentation of lock down drills in 2023 or 2024. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that lock down drills had not been conducted annually.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency response drills and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to practice shelter in place drills twice per year. Evidence: There was no documentation of shelter in place drills in 2023 or 2024. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that shelter in place drills had not been conducted twice per year.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to post a menu in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: There was no menu posted in the Family Day Home. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that she hadn?t posted the menu as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency preparedness and response plan and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to review the plan annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: Staff #1 was unable to locate the emergency preparedness and response plan. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that she could not locate the plan and that it had not been reviewed and/or updated annually as required.”
  9. Apr 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on a review of the emergency response drills and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to practice lock down drills annually. Evidence: There was no documentation of lock down drills in 2023 or 2024. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that lock down drills had not been conducted annually.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency response drills and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to practice shelter in place drills twice per year. Evidence: There was no documentation of shelter in place drills in 2023 or 2024. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that shelter in place drills had not been conducted twice per year.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “Based on observation and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to post a menu in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: There was no menu posted in the Family Day Home. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that she hadn?t posted the menu as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency preparedness and response plan and an interview with the provider (Staff #1), the provider failed to review the plan annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: Staff #1 was unable to locate the emergency preparedness and response plan. In an exit interview on 4/08/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that she could not locate the plan and that it had not been reviewed and/or updated annually as required.”
  10. Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Based on review of two children’s records and interview, the provider did not obtain the parents written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding whether or not the there is liability insurance and the policies for the administration o medications. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (enrolled 03/15/2023) and child #2 (enrolled 04/05/2023), did not contain the written acknowledgement of the receipt of the statement of liability insurance and the policies for administration of medication. 2. The provider stated the information had been provided to the parents, but she did not have the written acknowledgement.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not maintain an operable thermometer to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: 1. The refrigerator and freezer being used to store food for the children in care did not contain a thermometer to monitor the temperature. 2. The provider stated she had purchased the new mini refrigerator to use for the children’s food. The refrigerator in use for the household contained a built in thermometer and could not be moved to the new refrigerator.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Based on review of two children’s records and interview, the provider did not obtain the parents written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding whether or not the there is liability insurance and the policies for the administration o medications. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (enrolled 03/15/2023) and child #2 (enrolled 04/05/2023), did not contain the written acknowledgement of the receipt of the statement of liability insurance and the policies for administration of medication. 2. The provider stated the information had been provided to the parents, but she did not have the written acknowledgement.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-940-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not maintain an operable thermometer to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: 1. The refrigerator and freezer being used to store food for the children in care did not contain a thermometer to monitor the temperature. 2. The provider stated she had purchased the new mini refrigerator to use for the children’s food. The refrigerator in use for the household contained a built in thermometer and could not be moved to the new refrigerator.”
  2. Oct 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Based on interview, the applicant did not obtain a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries that shall be kept in a designated area and available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: The applicant stated she did not have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-760-A-1

      “Based on inspection of the first aid kit, the provider did not ensure the kit contained all required items. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include triangular bandages as required”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not obtain a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone that is available, operable and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Evidence: A landline cordless phone was observed. The applicant stated she did not have a phone that did not require electricity to operate.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the applicant did not ensure all areas of the home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The wooden shelfing unit in the room to be used by children had a loose shelf on the bottom of the unit. The shelf was not attached on one end exposing two nails.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Norma Francis

Is Norma Francis licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Norma Francis last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Norma Francis had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Norma Francis care for?

9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Norma Francis accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Norma Francis' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Norma Francis cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 507-3246 to ask.

What is Norma Francis' phone number?

(845) 507-3246.

Where is Norma Francis?

Petersburg, VA 23805. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).